A little late on these numbers…
47 applications, only 5 selected… 10.6% acceptance rate. I feel that the number of applications for IW will increase significantly in the coming months because of the new relaxed requirements.
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134 applications ONLY 11 selected… 2 were from the fleet. 8.2% This is by far the worst percentage that I have seen from the supply community. Congrats to those that made it, for the rest, I seriously recommend reapplying in the future. I’ll chalk this one up to the lack of jobs in the civilian financial sector. Pilot, BDCP – 10 Recommendations, 19 Applications 53% Acceptance Rate Pilot, Non BDCP -32 Recommendations, 47 Applications 68% Acceptance Rate NFO, BDCP - 6 Recommendations, 9 Applications 67% Acceptance Rate NFO, Non BDCP - 21 Recommendations, 47 Applications 45% Acceptance Rate SWO, BDCP – 9 Recommendations, 16 Applications 56% Acceptance Rate SWO, Non BDCP- 72 Recommendations, 150 Applications 48% Acceptance Rate SWO Option, Non BDCP- 14 Recommendations, 19 Applications 74% Acceptance Rate GRADES!!!!! That is pretty much it. If you have more than 5 C’s in technical classes, then you have a slim shot for Instructor and no shot for Naval Reactors. For the fleet we are a little more forgiving but concentrate on destroying your calculus and physics classes. Those grades will follow you for the rest of your career. I might expand this post a little more in the future, there is more to discuss. Airwarriors has a great topic where kids across the country post their motivational statements for all eyes to see. Some are good, some are bad. The key is that you need to make yours stand out. THIS HAS A LOT OF WEIGHT ON YOUR ACCEPTANCE!(Unless you are a NUKE, see post on Nuclear) Your whole application needs to tell a story to the selection board. The references/recommendations have an impact but the motivational statement is your only chance to speak to the board in your own words. Here is the format that I recommend: In the first paragraph, describe why you want to become a Naval Officer. Was there a catalyst event? The values we strive to enforce? BE ORIGINAL. Some boards see more than 100 applications a month, I guarantee at least half describe there Grandfather’s service. In the next one to two paragraphs, sell yourself to the board. Discuss the sports, activities, and jobs you have had including leadership skills, teamwork, or whatever else you decide. Remember our values are Honor, Courage, and Committment. Take one – two lines to some up the essay and you’re done. Going with your own format is PERFECTLY OKAY. I recommend a format to help kids out, feel free to get creative, just not too creative. You want to be as specific as possible but how can you possibly remember the exact day you left for college four years ago. The rule of thumb I tell my applicants is +/- 15 days. Try to round everything to the 1st of the month. Make sure you don’t leave any gaps! The most important aspect is verifying the security clearance matches with your application. I see this all the time with the employment section and it drives me and my processor crazy. Take the time and do it right the first time. Continuation Space The coninuation space is for adding any more remarks to something earlier in the clearance. 99% of applicants leave this section blank. Don’t try to submit. It won’t work and it saves the email I ALWAYS receive. You don’t have the proper access to perform that function. Email the processor and he/she will be happy to email/print you out a copy. The age calculation only works if you enter your birthdate in the correct format. All dates need to be entered in the correct format or your application will not be accepted. An example is 23 FEB 1981. Notice the space as well as the first three letters for the month. If you were to enter just the month and year like for the job section, you would type FEB 81, make sense? Apparently the Information Warfare community has finally figured out that sitting 6 hours in a top secret/SCI shack no longers requires calculus and physics. This easily discernible fact means more options for all you Intel mongers out there. The difference between the two programs is quite small. I recommended perusing the following website for the most accurate info on our intelligence programs: I always receive the question from my applicant, “How can I improve my chances for selection?” Well, I decided to start answering these questions from my experience on what has and has not worked for my applicants. I decided to start with an easy community since I am not in the writing mood. First up, CEC: The Civil Engineer Community is a pretty sweet deal for those who are Architects or Civil Engineer majors. You gain unbelievable work/management experience, qualify to take the PE, and eligible for the GI Bill to complete a Master’s Degree after your service is complete. Most CEC applicants find me, I do very little recruiting for this program. The key to this program is VERY SIMPLE but not exactly easy. Almost all of the weight of your application is placed on your interview with the CEC Accessions Officer. If you suck at interviews, then you won’t get selected. The CEC community is looking for individuals with personality and that are hands on. Are you involved with your local ASCE chapter or other clubs? Can you hold a normal conversation? Too many times I have had applicants that are not prepared for the interview. I take some of the blame, but this is YOUR LIFE. Research their website, learn about the program, come prepared with a good story on why you would be a great addition to community. Have questions prepared to ask at the end of the interview to show your interest. I still remember the words of a Petty Officer Beagle trying to train me to be an EOOW, “What are you? A F*#&ING PLANT?!?!” In other words, don’t just sit there. Be involved in the conversation and show that you have a pulse. They are looking for officers that can interact with both fellow officers and the enlisted side. If you can’t hold a 20 minute conversation, then how can you possibly be in charge of multi-million dollar projects. Makes sense to me. The only way to properly prepare for an interview is to PRACTICE. Roleplay with girlfriend/boyfriend to spice up your sex life, start yapping away at the dog or one of your intoxicated buddies, or just stand like an idiot and start reciting your story in front of the mirror. Just make sure you are prepared, you only have one shot at the interview, don’t blow it. 8 recommended…3 were from the fleet 41 applications 20% acceptance Please see my post with up to date information on the IW community. |
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